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Approaches in psychology
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What is the
internal
working
model?
Mental
process
that contribute to
information
processing
that can be studied via
interference
What are
schemas
?
The
cognitive
framework
that help to
interpret
information
What are
role
schemas?
Ideas about
behavior
which is
expected
from people in certain roles, settings or situations
What are
event
schemes?
They contain
information
about what
occurs
in a
situation
What are
self
schemas?
They contain
information
about
ourselves
which is based on
physical
characteristics, personality and beliefs
What can
schemas
lead to?
Serotyping
and
labelling
What is the
theoretical
computer
model?
Argues that the
brain
works in a way
similar
to a
computer
Explain the
theoretical
computer
model
The
brain
acts as a
processor
which can
input
and
output
information whilst other parts of the brain form
networks
and work sequentially
What is the aim of
cognitive
neuroscience
?
To
map
human
behavior
and
link
to
brain
functions
What do cognitive neuroscientists use to study the brain?
Lesion studies
,
electrophysiology
and
neuroimaging
What are
lesion
studies?
Studying
individuals
who already have
brain
injuries
and seeing the effect
What is electrophysiology?
The use of
electric
and
magnetic
fields to measure
brain
activity
What is
neuroimaging
?
Pinpoints
areas of the brain which are activated during memory tasks e.g
PET
scans